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The Sentinel HL

Hardware Protection Redefined

We are pleased to have an addition to our extensive portfolio of products and services, the Sentinel HL family of hardware protection and licensing keys. Housed in a contemporary design, Sentinel HL keys offer the most robust protection while maintaining a flexible license enforcement solution.

The Sentinel HL family of keys boasts a wide variety of form factors while providing the most comprehensive end-user enhancements, the highest level of security, housed in a sleek design.

Ongoing Customer Commitment

Customer satisfaction is one of Gemalto's highest priorities. This is why we have taken every measure to ensure a smooth transition from Sentinel HASP HL, Hardlock and Sentinel SuperPro to the latest Sentinel HL. Upgrading from your existing solution to Sentinel HL requires absolutely no change to your existing licensing scheme or operations and consequently does not influence the end-user experience. Sentinel HL paired with the next generation license development kit, Sentinel LDK allows you to take advantage of the following benefits:

Driverless - Sentinel HL keys are field upgradeable from Sentinel HASP HL, Hardlock or SentinelSuperPro configurations to a Driverless configuration eliminating the need for installingdevice drivers on end-user machines.

Virtual Clock (V-Clock) - You can provide an upgrade to in-the-field deployedkeys that enable time-based licensing with key models that donӴ feature an on-board RealTime Clock.

Dynamic Memory Allocation - You can efficiently manage and allocate memoryas per your specific needs ֠be it additional licenses or end-user defined memory. Inaddition, selected models will offer larger memory capacity to be used for both additionallicenses or user defined data.

Cross-Locking - Sentinel unique Cross-Locking solution that combines hardware andsoftware-based protection will be enhanced to include cloud-based protection ֠allowingyou to distribute the license on hardware, as software, or through cloud based delivery.

Embedded model - You can integrate or plug the Sentinel HL Max (in a chip or board formfactor respectively) directly onto your boards. This is an ideal solution for protecting and licensingsoftware running on embedded systems while completely remaining invisible to the naked eye.

Frequently Asked Questions

Until when will I be able to order my existing key(s)?You will be able to order Sentinel HASP, Sentinel SuperPro and Hardlock USB legacy keys until September 15, 2015. Legacy key requests made after September 15, 2015 will be fulfilled with the new Sentinel HL keys, which are backwards compatible with Sentinel HASP, Sentinel SuperPro and Hardlock implementations, and forward compatible with the companyӳ next-generation software licensing solution ֠Sentinel License Development Kit (LDK).

Am I required to make any changes to my implementation, source code or libraries before deploying the new Sentinel HL keys? The adoption of the new Sentinel HL keys requires absolutely no change to your current implementation.

*Do I have to change my Sentinel HASP or Hardlock Master Key before I start using the new Sentinel HL keys?

No. You, as the software vendor, are not required to change your Sentinel HASP or Hardlock Master Key, nor will your end users be required to do anything before they can start using the new HL keys.

What are the available customization options?Gemalto provides a mechanism to personalize your hardware-based protection keys allowing you the use of our unparalleled product quality, field proven protection, and unmatched performance while packaging it as a fully customizable solution. As part of this offering, we provide a variety of customization options including: custom brand logo, custom labeling, custom key colors, and various pre-programming options exclusive to your company, your customers, and their specific needs. You can now take full advantage of the following personalization options:

Plastic Color ֠Modify the color of the key based on a predefined color pallet (including transparent, semi-transparent, and opaque options).

Key Pre-Programming (with optional label printing) ֠Define the programming of keysҠmemory as part of the production process (optional label printing of sequential number as part of the production process).

Robust Customizable Casing ֠The Sentinel HL family of keys features the same physical dimensions as the Sentinel HASP HL family of keys. Find out more on how your existing hardware implementation has changed as part of the introduction of the new Sentinel HL family of hardware based protection keys.

Driverless ֠Sentinel HL keys are field upgradeable from Sentinel HASP HL, Hardlock or Sentinel SuperPro configurations to a Driverless configuration eliminating the need for installing device drivers on end-user machines.

Virtual Clock (V-Clock) ֠Software vendors can now provide an upgrade to in-the-field deployed keys that enables time-based licensing with key models that donӴ feature an on-board Real Time Clock.

Dynamic Memory Allocation ֠Software vendors can efficiently manage and allocate memory as per their specific needs ֠be it additional licenses or end-user defined memory. In addition, selected models offer larger memory capacity to be used for both additional licenses or user defined data.

Cross-Locking ֠Sentinel offers a unique Cross-Locking solution that combines hardware, software, and cloud-based protection ֠allowing you to distribute the license on hardware, as software, or through cloud based delivery.

Embedded model ֠Software vendors can integrate the Sentinel HL Max (in a chip or board form factor) directly onto their boards. This is an ideal solution for protecting and licensing software running on embedded systems while completely remaining invisible to the naked eye.

Where can I find additional information on the new Sentinel HL keys? While the sample and evaluation kits will provide you with everything you need to successfully test and qualify the new keys, we do understand that you or other members of your team may still have some questions. This is why we encourage you to reach out to us directly via your dedicated account manager or via our online discussion forums. We will also be hosting a live roadmap updated and open Q&A session for all customers towards the end of this year. Look for that invitation in October.

If you have any questions regarding the new Sentinel HL keys and are not sure who to contact please submit this request form and an account manager will contact you shortly.

Robust Customizable Casing - The Sentinel HL family of keys features the same physical dimensions as the Sentinel HASP HL family of keys. Find out more on how your existing hardware implementation has changed as part of the introduction of the new Sentinel HL family of hardware based protection keys.